HGV Technician

Terberg Matec UK; Evercreech; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Health and wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Dennis Eagle is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team in Evercreech. You will service, diagnose and repair a range of heavy vehicles, ensuring safety, quality and reliability across our UK fleets.

Working in a specialist vehicle environment, you’ll perform maintenance, repairs and inspections, with opportunities for product training and career development. A strong commitment to quality and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance.
• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, commercial vehicles, buses, coaches, plant or specialist vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs and specialist vehicles.
• Work in the workshop and at customer sites to keep fleets safe and operational.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and complete quality checks.
• Record completed work accurately and liaise with customers to ensure efficient completion.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Wiring diagrams

IT skills

Customer service

Education

Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance - Level 3

Tools

Volvo Tech Tool

Allison Transmission

Job description

Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic

Location: Evercreech, BA4 6NA

Hours: 45 hours per week | between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £48,189.77 pa DOE

We're looking for a skilled technician to join our Aftermarket team, maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles and specialist equipment that provide essential front-line services across the UK. You'll play a key role in helping customers keep their fleets safe, compliant and operational. Whether you're currently working on HGVs, buses, coaches, plant machinery or other heavy vehicles, this is an opportunity to build on your experience and develop your technical skills within a specialist vehicle environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As an HGV Technician, you'll carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a range of specialist vehicles, working both in our workshop and at customer sites. You'll help ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality and reliability.

You’ll Also

• Diagnose and repair faults on HGV chassis, refuse collection vehicles and mounted equipment
• Carry out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and complete quality checks
• Complete mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, body and chassis repairs
• Record completed work accurately using workshop and fleet management systems
• Liaise professionally with customers and colleagues to ensure work is completed efficiently
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Continue developing your technical knowledge through product and technical training

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, commercial vehicles, buses, coaches, plant or specialist vehicles
• Well-developed diagnostic, fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of vehicle electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical information
• A commitment to quality workmanship, safety and customer service
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and customers
• Good IT skills and experience completing workshop documentation

Additional Skills That Would Be Beneficial

• HGV Class 2 licence
• IRTEC accreditation or manufacturer training
• Experience working on electric vehicles
• Experience with Volvo Tech Tool, Allison Transmission or similar specialist systems

If you're an experienced vehicle technician looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
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